Name: The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde
Address: 73 Strand Road, A98PD00 Bray, Ireland, 73 Strand Road, Wicklow County, A98PD00, Ireland
Rating: 7.7

The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Strand Hotel in Bray is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy sea views and a private beachfront location. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Additional comforts include sofa beds and sea views. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, Irish, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisines in a traditional and modern ambience. Breakfast options include full English and Irish. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy live music, or participate in evening entertainment. The hotel also offers a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Prime Location: Located 45 km from Dublin Airport, the hotel is steps from Bray Beach and near attractions like the National Sealife Aquarium and Joyces House Bray. Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Private parking at the hotel

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Family Room with Sea View 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed
Deluxe Room 1 double bed
Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Standard Twin Room with Sea View 2 single beds
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Hanusova

Czech Republic

“The breakfast was excellent. Great location, just outside Dublin. Excellent train journey to Dublin, runs every minute.”

Angélicatorres

Mexico

“The location is just perfect, an ocean view and 2 minutes from the hiking trail. Small hotel but lovely.”

Brian

United Kingdom

“Great location. Room was comfortable. Super towels and a powerful shower.”

Holubova

Ukraine

“Everything is good. Convenient location for tourist routes. ✅”

Deborah

Ireland

“The hotel was well located on main street Bray. The staff were all very nice and helpful. Couldn't fault this place will be back. Lovely bar and restaurant nice surroundings inside.”

Joanne

United Kingdom

“Room was nice, I liked all the pictures and 'quotes' hanging on the walls. Breakfast was very good.”

Manuel

Switzerland

“Beach view, friendly hosts and nice rooms. The restaurant offers a wide range of choices and we have enjoyed the best breakfast of our many trips to Ireland.”

Bernadette

Ireland

“Pleasant experience. Room was nice and comfortable. Staff friendly. Enjoyed a nice meal.”

Jenny

United Kingdom

“Staff were very helpful. Room was exactly as described, comfy bed, sea view and clean. It was on the 2nd floor and a long way up! Great location for a walk along Bray promenade.”

Antony

United Kingdom

“Room good, clean and tidy. Food in restaurant good. Staff all welcoming and helpful. Help with luggage to rooms useful!”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Wilde's bar & Restaurant (Gastro Pub), Café Vergnano (Italian)& The Curry Leaf (Indian)

Cuisine
Indian • Irish • Italian • Middle Eastern
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 05:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$230. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.